Rising NYRR at the NYRR Van Cortlandt Park Cross Country #1 - Stage 3
10:00 AM
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The New Balance 5th Avenue Mile heads into its 43rd year with another iconic event near Museum Mile. Kids can join the festivities too as they lace up for the Back to School Mile at the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile’s fun and fast course!
Registration for this event is FREE and open to participants ages 2 to 18 of all abilities. Every finisher will receive a New Balance hat. Please note that souvenirs are subject to availability.
Unsure of the stage that’s right for your child? Read the Stages section below for a full description.
Visit our calendar for a full list of upcoming youth races and events. Follow and use #RisingNYRR in your social posts to share the event-day fun. For more information on the adult race, please visit the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile race page.
Rising New York Road Runners events are designed to be fun, inclusive, and an opportunity for our youth to see what they are capable of. Registration for all Rising New York Road Runners events is completely free and made possible by the generosity of our community.
The chart below is a guide to the stages available. Use the chart to determine the appropriate stage for your child. If you need help determining your child's stage, contact our Runner Services team.
Stage | Ages | Event Type | Register If... |
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1 | 2 to 11 |
Non-competitive Untimed shorter distances Fitness activities |
Your child is new to physical activity or running, but likes playing games and being active. |
2 | 8 to 18 |
Non-competitive Untimed medium distances Fitness activities |
Your child likes running, but isn’t ready for a competitive event. Your child likes playing games and being active. |
3 | 12 to 18 |
Competitive Timed longer distances Fitness activities |
Your child is comfortable running a longer distance and racing other kids in a competitive setting. |
Participants should report to the staging area (starts separated by age group) 10 minutes before the start of their run. Please note that dashes for age groups within Stage 1 will start on a rolling schedule; refer to the estimated start times listed below.
View the table below for a schedule of start times for each stage of the Rising New York Road Runners event. For more information on corral assignments, please review our youth race procedures. Times are subject to change.
Start Time | Bib Letter | Heat |
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7:20 a.m. | W | Wheelchairs and Handcycles |
Open Categories | ||
7:25 a.m. | AA | Age Group 50-59 |
7:40 a.m. | A | Age Group 40-49 A |
7:50 a.m. | B | Age Group 40-49 B |
8:05 a.m. | C | Age Group 35-39 A |
8:15 a.m. | D | Age Group 35-39 B |
8:30 a.m. | E | Age Group 30-34 A |
8:45 a.m. | F | Age Group 30-34 B |
9:00 a.m. | G | Age Group 25-29 A |
9:10 a.m. | H | Age Group 25-29 B |
9:25 a.m. | I | Age Group 19-24 |
Back To School Mile (Rising New York Road Runners) | ||
9:35 a.m. | Y | Youth Wheelchair |
9:45 a.m. | YA - YD | Stage 3 |
9:55 a.m. | YE - YF | Stage 2 |
10:00 a.m. | YG | Stage 2 |
10:05 a.m. | YH | Stage 2 |
Media Heat | ||
10:20 a.m. | J | Media Mile |
Unlock 26.2 x New Balance | ||
10:25 a.m. | NB | New Balance |
Back To School Mile (Rising New York Road Runners) | ||
10:35 a.m. | YI | Stage 1 (Age Group 2) |
10:45 a.m. | YI | Stage 1 (Age Group 3-4) |
10:55 a.m. | YI | Stage 1 (Age Group 5-6) |
11:05 a.m. | YI | Stage 1 (Age Group 7-8) |
11:15 a.m. | YI | Stage 1 (Age Group 9-11) |
George Sheehan Memorial Mile | ||
11:25 a.m. | K | Age Group 60-69 |
11:40 a.m. | L | Age Group 70+ |
NYPD and FDNY | ||
11:55 a.m. | FLAG | NYPD and FDNY |
NYRR Road Mile Championships | ||
12:05 p.m. | Women's Road Mile | |
12:15 p.m. | Men's Road Mile | |
Professional Athletes | ||
12:30 p.m. | Professional Women | |
12:40 p.m. | Professional Men |
All event information is subject to change.
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